Podcast Episodes

Can you still make money in buy-to-let? A professional's tips

The reports of buy-to-let’s death have been greatly exaggerated. That is the view of one of the few professional residential property fund managers in the UK. 

Alan Collett, who runs the Hearthston…

Published on 7 years, 2 months ago

How safe is saving and how risky is investing?

As banks went kaput a decade ago, the safety of our savings was thrust into the limelight.

Most had never considered that cash in the bank was at risk and knew little about the Financial Services Com…

Published on 7 years, 3 months ago

The tax trap awaiting Millionaire's Row – and how to beat it

What do you do about the looming inheritance tax threat when you live with elderly parents along with your own child and the home is worth nearly £10million – and you want to continue living there?

I…

Published on 7 years, 3 months ago

What would you teach a student about money?

What would you teach a student about money?

It’s almost time for a fresh year of students to start university and as they find their feet with new friends and a new way of studying they will also fac…

Published on 7 years, 3 months ago

Would a cashless society work in Britain – or is it a recipe for disaster?

Established banks, challengers, fintech firms and payments providers – they all have one thing in common: none of them are immune to IT problems, glitches, hacks, meltdowns or customer service failur…

Published on 7 years, 3 months ago

Everything you need to know about buying a home

Buying a home, whether it is your first-time or not, can be a daunting experience.

From the initial hunt trawling through property websites, to finally getting the keys, it can be an arduous process …

Published on 7 years, 4 months ago

Why are smart meters being forced on us and are they a waste of money?

The Government's £11billion scheme to install 53million smart meters in homes and small businesses by the end of 2020 has been plagued by problems.

Now it appears there may be more hidden nasties. A …

Published on 7 years, 4 months ago

Why it’s time to fight back against parking madness (and how to beat a ticket)

From pubs to hotels and shops to petrol stations, Britain has gone parking mad.

Private land owners have been signed up across the country by operators, who stick in automatic numberplate recognition…

Published on 7 years, 4 months ago

Was the interest rate rise a wise move or mistake?

Interest rates have finally risen above 0.5 per cent for the first time in almost a decade.

The Bank of England has decided that the UK's economy is healthy enough to finally get above the financial …

Published on 7 years, 4 months ago

The summer holiday special: How to get more to spend and be safe

We’re all going on a summer holiday! Don’t worry, podcast fans, we aren’t really, but we are dedicating this week’s show to the lucky among you who are.

We cover all things money from planning your h…

Published on 7 years, 5 months ago